Newsletter
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By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
A group of UC Berkeley College Republicans sought to make a point about funding higher education for undocumented youth by holding a bake sale. The group’s so-called "Diversity Bake Sale," which took place at the end of September, ignited protests ...
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Civil Rights leader Fred Shutlesworth dies
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
Supporters of the Civil Rights Movement are in mourning today as they remember the life of The Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, one of the key leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Known for his segregation motto of, "Kill segregation or be ...
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Texas Roadhouse accused of age discrimination; only hires young, hot staff
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
Have you ever had an older person serving as your waiter or greeter at Texas Roadhouse? If not, there may be a reason for it. Texas Roadhouse is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for allegedly turning ...
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Should Public Schools Require English-speaking Students to learn a foreign language?
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
This is the topic of an upcoming Pro/Con story that I'm working on for this week. Being that it is Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm particularly interested in whether schools should require students learn Spanish? I'm posting this blog partly to ...
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Astrodome, otherwise known as "The Eighth Wonder of the World," named No. 1 Eyesore in Houston
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
So if you've been reading The Advocate this week, you know I've been covering the punishment phase of the trial for Billy Joe Harris, aka The Twilight Rapist. Although I enjoy keeping the public informed, it has been mentally and ...
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By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
Hi, So it's time for another sneak peek into my reporter notebook. Here are some of the stories I'm working on at the moment: Well, it's that time of year again. It's Hispanic Heritage Month!!! I'll be working on four ...
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Cherokee Nation Kicks Blacks out of Tribe, Whites retain membership
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
If you are black, at some point in time, you’ve probably heard or even said the phrase, “I’ve got Indian in my family.” No, I’m not talking about Indians from India. I’m talking about Native Americans. Now, before you say ...
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Eleventh-hour clemency plea denied; Troy Davis scheduled for execution on Wednesday
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
After exhaustive pleas and campaigns to stop the execution of Georgia resident Troy Anthony Davis, the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles denied an 11th-hour clemency plea Tuesday, clearing the way for Davis's execution on Wednesday. The much talked about ...
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Looking for Hispanic Heritage Month story ideas
By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
It's that time of year again, folks !! It's Hispanic Heritage month. Here at The Advocate, we're working on putting together some stories that will help to celebrate and highlight the Hispanic culture. The month lasts from September 15 to ...
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By Gheni_Platenburg in Demographics & Dockets
Flashing your headlights to warn approaching motorists of speed traps is something most courteous drivers have done at some point while behind the wheel. Before I even got my learner’s permit, I remember asking my parents why someone heading in ...